DePaul University hosts Page One Entertainment Writers conference May 3 at the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building, 14 E. Jackson Blvd. on the Loop Campus. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Screenwriters for Steven Spielberg, “Scandal” and “South Park” are among the speakers at DePaul University’s Page One Entertainment Writing Conference[Read More…]
Schools
Mayor Emanuel, Chancellor Hyman, and CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce 3,100 Students Will Be Able To Enroll In Free College Courses Next School Year
Expansion Brings the Total Number of CPS Students Enrolling in College-level Courses to 4,100, Exceeding the Mayor’s Previously Announced Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. With Chicago Public Schools (CPS)’ freshman on track rate to graduate rising to 82% and City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) graduation rate steadily increasing, Mayor Emanuel, CPS[Read More…]
Deputy Attorney General Cole Delivers Remarks on the White House Task Force Protecting Students from Sexual Assault
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Good afternoon. It’s an honor to be a part of this unprecedented effort to address campus sexual assault. In January, when President Obama, with the help of Vice President Biden, established the “White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault,” the Department of Justice[Read More…]
Bulldogs Basketball Camps Coming to South Suburban College this Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball Program is now accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The Bulldogs will host two camps–a Championship Basketball Camp from June 16th through June 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and a Championship Shooting Camp from June 23rd[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Takes For-Profit Fight to Illinois Classrooms
Senator writes principals across Illinois seeking allies in effort to protect students from for-profit college abuses WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today urged high school principals across Illinois to ensure that their students are receiving honest and accurate information about their higher education options, and that[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Congratulates Lindblom Academy Students On World Debate Performance
Lindblom Math and Science Academy students represent Chicago at Qatar Debate World Championship Mayor Emanuel meets and congratulates students from Lindblom Math and Science Academy on their recent participation in the Qatar Debate — Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Diaz-Albertini Performs with the Joffrey Ballet
Alexis Diaz-Albertini (right) performs with the Joffrey Ballet. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic junior, Alexis Diaz-Albertini was always extremely active and talented in several different sports as a child. Alexis had a knack for all sports, whether it was basketball, softball, or volleyball, it all came easy to[Read More…]
Two Roosevelt University Students will Speak at May 2 Graduation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014. Two Roosevelt University students who will be graduating on Friday, May 2 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago have been selected to address fellow graduates as part of the University’s Spring 2014 Commencement ceremonies. Brenden Paradies of Brownsburg, Ind., who will receive a bachelor’s degree in Integrated[Read More…]
South Suburban College and Career Development System Present Awards To High School Students At 7th Annual Video Competition
Jodi Pelini, TV Production and Broadcast News Teacher at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, with the Regional Award of Distinction at the 7th Annual SSC Video Competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College (SSC) and Career Development System (CDS) hosted the 7th Annual South Suburban College Video Competition on[Read More…]
Remarks by Acting Assistant Attorney General Jocelyn Samuels at the Dept. of Justice’s 2014 Nationwide Tour to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2014. Good morning and thank you all for inviting me to join you today. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, I am glad to be here to discuss the Justice Department’s efforts to combat campus sexual assault, and to hear[Read More…]
